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encouraging ex-Christians
A video debate on the historicity the resurrection between Liberty University Professor Gary Habermas and JesusNeverExisted.com Author Ken Humphreys. The debate was held McEwan Hall, Edinburgh University on March 10, 2008.
The debate is roughly two hours long.
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The debate is roughly two hours long.
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A letter from Barbara
Perhaps in response to this testimonial? -- webmdave
I am sorry to know that you did not get to know the God of mankind as I have. Being a Agnostic or an athesist does not solve your problem for God is Lord of all and is a reality.
Should you choose to ignore God it will not cause God to disappear.
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Perhaps in response to this testimonial? -- webmdave
I am sorry to know that you did not get to know the God of mankind as I have. Being a Agnostic or an athesist does not solve your problem for God is Lord of all and is a reality.
Should you choose to ignore God it will not cause God to disappear.
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A video by TruthSurge showing how much God loves each of us and how he looks after us all. Matt 10:29-31
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Betty Bowers, America's best Christian, gives an investigative commentary on prayer. Then she gives fair warning to all the unbelievers: "You're going straight to hell!"
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By billybee
According to recent statistics, there exists approximately 4,684 different denominations, groups or sects of Christianity in America.
I think it fair to assume that most -- if not all -- of these different and distinct faith-based groups possess what they believe to be a substantially clear understanding of the book they present as an authentic message from the single most powerful being in the universe.
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According to recent statistics, there exists approximately 4,684 different denominations, groups or sects of Christianity in America.
I think it fair to assume that most -- if not all -- of these different and distinct faith-based groups possess what they believe to be a substantially clear understanding of the book they present as an authentic message from the single most powerful being in the universe.
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Sent in by Emily
I'm living in a country where Catholicism is rampant. Atheism is considered evil here, for the religious people here are so deluded by their faith. I almost became one of them until one particular night made me question everything.
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I'm living in a country where Catholicism is rampant. Atheism is considered evil here, for the religious people here are so deluded by their faith. I almost became one of them until one particular night made me question everything.
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Is it a blessing from above?A Lorain, Ohio, woman got an ultrasound in preparation for her first baby, but instead of seeing the image of an infant, Monet Sledge saw something else (video: MyFoxCleveland).
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I confess. I have a degree of loyalty to the my homeland that is probably typical to that of any U.S. veteran after 20 years of active duty military service. However, when I attend veteran's organizational events, am asked to stand for prayer, and forced to hear people prattle on about how God loves and blesses America, well...
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Sent in by JP
I grew up Lutheran and never really had any problems with Christianity until I met my in-laws.
My wife's family is a very staunch,conservative and fundamental bunch. They are anti-homosexual, pro-life, anti-Santa, and very Republican. My family on the other hand is the exact opposite. I was taught to accept others for their differences and to do my best to love others unconditionally (which is a very difficult thing to do, I might add).
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I grew up Lutheran and never really had any problems with Christianity until I met my in-laws.
My wife's family is a very staunch,conservative and fundamental bunch. They are anti-homosexual, pro-life, anti-Santa, and very Republican. My family on the other hand is the exact opposite. I was taught to accept others for their differences and to do my best to love others unconditionally (which is a very difficult thing to do, I might add).
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Sent in by Travis
I wasn't exactly raised in a strict Christian household, but we were Episcopalian and went to church regularly from when I was in the 4th grade on through to High School.
I was baptized at first and when I reached my teens I was confirmed and began taking communion. At the time I was told that when I took communion for the first time I would 'feel' the Holy Spirit come into me. Of course that never happened since there's no such thing, but my child mind was disappointed and felt let down.
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I wasn't exactly raised in a strict Christian household, but we were Episcopalian and went to church regularly from when I was in the 4th grade on through to High School.
I was baptized at first and when I reached my teens I was confirmed and began taking communion. At the time I was told that when I took communion for the first time I would 'feel' the Holy Spirit come into me. Of course that never happened since there's no such thing, but my child mind was disappointed and felt let down.
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By DocMike
Evangelical leader James Dobson said, yesterday, that Obama was "distorting the Bible" when he made the following statements in a speech earlier this month:
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Evangelical leader James Dobson said, yesterday, that Obama was "distorting the Bible" when he made the following statements in a speech earlier this month:(Click here for more...)
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A look into the symbolism of sex and it's reflection in religion, modern symbolism, and architecture.
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By webmdave.
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William Vanderbloemen, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Houston, Texas, is well known for leading churches to experience phenomenal growth through innovative change. His evangelical “ancient future” approach in a mainline denomination has built him a reputation as one who has a deep respect for the past and desires to apply it to the future in a dynamic way.
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By Astreja
One of the odder things about Christianity is its tendency to exalt the child at the expense of the adult. In fact, the "Ye must be born again" meme lies at the heart of the evangelical form of the religion.
But is this desirable? Well, it all depends on what the "keepers" of that faith are actually trying to accomplish.
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One of the odder things about Christianity is its tendency to exalt the child at the expense of the adult. In fact, the "Ye must be born again" meme lies at the heart of the evangelical form of the religion.
But is this desirable? Well, it all depends on what the "keepers" of that faith are actually trying to accomplish.
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The concept of atheism was developed historically in the context of Western monotheistic religions, and it still has its clearest application in this area. Applied, for example, to premodern non-Western contexts, the concept may be misleading. Moreover, even in the modern Western context “atheism” has meant different things depending on changing conceptions of God. Nevertheless, it will be assumed in this volume that, if applied cautiously outside its clearest historical context, the concept of atheism can be illuminating for contemporary Western readers.
If you look up “atheism” in a dictionary, you will find it defined as the belief that there is no God. Certainly, many people understand “atheism” in this way. Yet this is not what the term means if one considers it from the point of view of its Greek roots. In Greek “a” means “without” or “not,” and “theos” means “god.” From this standpoint, an atheist is someone without a belief in God; he or she need not be
someone who believes that God does not exist. Still, there is a popular dictionary meaning of “atheism” according to which an atheist is not simply one who holds no belief in the existence of a God or gods but is one who believes that there is no God or gods. This dictionary use of the term should not be overlooked. To avoid confusion, let us call it positive atheism and let us call the type of atheism derived from the original Greek roots negative atheism.
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If you look up “atheism” in a dictionary, you will find it defined as the belief that there is no God. Certainly, many people understand “atheism” in this way. Yet this is not what the term means if one considers it from the point of view of its Greek roots. In Greek “a” means “without” or “not,” and “theos” means “god.” From this standpoint, an atheist is someone without a belief in God; he or she need not be
someone who believes that God does not exist. Still, there is a popular dictionary meaning of “atheism” according to which an atheist is not simply one who holds no belief in the existence of a God or gods but is one who believes that there is no God or gods. This dictionary use of the term should not be overlooked. To avoid confusion, let us call it positive atheism and let us call the type of atheism derived from the original Greek roots negative atheism.
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A paper by Psycholex
Just about everyone knows what atheism is, right? Well, judging from what I've read on the Internet, read in chat rooms, and received in emails, many people still have no clue what atheism really is...
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Just about everyone knows what atheism is, right? Well, judging from what I've read on the Internet, read in chat rooms, and received in emails, many people still have no clue what atheism really is...
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"I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours" - Stephen Roberts
"We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further." - Richard Dawkins
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By Maria R.
My greatest disappointment at the silence of God was on an afternoon when I received the phone call that my younger sister was in serious condition in the hospital. She was diabetic. She lived her short life waiting for a miracle that never arrived.
Her pastor had told her that God could give her a new pancreas and kidney -- both had already been damaged by diabetes. In a healing campaign, that pastor prophesied that God had healed her. The illusion that she had been healed lasted only a few hours,
Note: This article is in Spanish.
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My greatest disappointment at the silence of God was on an afternoon when I received the phone call that my younger sister was in serious condition in the hospital. She was diabetic. She lived her short life waiting for a miracle that never arrived.
Her pastor had told her that God could give her a new pancreas and kidney -- both had already been damaged by diabetes. In a healing campaign, that pastor prophesied that God had healed her. The illusion that she had been healed lasted only a few hours,
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God will eff you up, if you don't watch out!
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A two-hour debate between Bill Cooke, Senior Lecturer at Manukau Institute of Technology and William Lane Craig, Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada.
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On June 22, 2008, American comedian George Carlin was admitted to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California complaining of chest pain. He died later that day at 5:55 p.m. PDT of heart failure at the age of 71. He had a history of cardiovascular issues, including several heart attacks.
"Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck."Raised in the Roman Catholic faith, Carlin often denounced the idea of God in interviews and performances. He invented the parody religion Frisbeetarianism, defining it as the belief that when a person dies "his soul gets flung onto a roof, and just stays there" and cannot be retrieved.
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"Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck."Raised in the Roman Catholic faith, Carlin often denounced the idea of God in interviews and performances. He invented the parody religion Frisbeetarianism, defining it as the belief that when a person dies "his soul gets flung onto a roof, and just stays there" and cannot be retrieved.
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By Daniel Florien of UnreasonableFaith.Com
The test read positive. Ayesha’s face flushed; tears formed in her eyes. She was trapped. She would be killed. She was a stain on her family’s honor. Amir, her soon-to-be husband, would turn her in as soon as he found out. She knew she deserved death. The shame was unbearable.
That night she had a vision. The brightness blinded her at first, but gradually she saw an angelic face and it said, “Ayesha! You are favored indeed by Allah! For God himself is the Father of your child. Do not be afraid. He will be great and be called the Son of the Most High.”
By webmdave
For those who remember the scandal a few years ago surrounding Tom Tewell, the pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, and who also remember the nearly worshipful devotion in so many of the comments posted here, and who have developed a decided cynicism toward all things Christian, the following information will come as no surprise.
Salary and Benefits
Salary - $145,000
Housing Allowance - $50,000
Benefits including Pension, Medical and Continuing Education - $80,775
Total - $275,775
The Presbyterian Church has created a job for him, one that pays him over a quarter of a million dollars a year. What is this job? He is the executive director over a new pilot program aimed at "renewing Presbyterian ministers."
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For those who remember the scandal a few years ago surrounding Tom Tewell, the pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, and who also remember the nearly worshipful devotion in so many of the comments posted here, and who have developed a decided cynicism toward all things Christian, the following information will come as no surprise.
Salary and Benefits
Salary - $145,000
Housing Allowance - $50,000
Benefits including Pension, Medical and Continuing Education - $80,775
Total - $275,775
The Presbyterian Church has created a job for him, one that pays him over a quarter of a million dollars a year. What is this job? He is the executive director over a new pilot program aimed at "renewing Presbyterian ministers."
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A letter from Ken
Im all for free speech and creativity, and i enjoy coming to this site as i am in a transition mode spiritually...but i would just suggest to try and remain as respectul as possible with the content you can control. The gallery with the artwork and the shirt and key chains leave a bad taste in my mouth.
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Im all for free speech and creativity, and i enjoy coming to this site as i am in a transition mode spiritually...but i would just suggest to try and remain as respectul as possible with the content you can control. The gallery with the artwork and the shirt and key chains leave a bad taste in my mouth.
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or still feeling the effects?
It's not the end of the world!
Join the recovery retreat in August, 2008, in Berkeley, CA.
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He taught creationism and burned crosses into students' arms
A Mount Vernon, Ohio, teacher undermined science instruction in the public school district by discrediting evolution in his classroom and focusing on creationism and intelligent design, an investigation has found.
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A former Bibb County minister has been arrested for allegedly raping a child.
Timothy Fulgham, 40, is charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy, second-degree sexual abuse and enticing a child for immoral purposes.
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Timothy Fulgham, 40, is charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy, second-degree sexual abuse and enticing a child for immoral purposes.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — A pastor has been arrested on accusations that he sexually assaulted a teen girl who attends his church.
James "Jay" Virtue Robinson IV, pastor of Southwood Baptist Church, surrendered at the Tarrant County Jail on Wednesday evening in response to an arrest warrant accusing him of sexual assault of a child, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. He was released after posting $20,000 bail.
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James "Jay" Virtue Robinson IV, pastor of Southwood Baptist Church, surrendered at the Tarrant County Jail on Wednesday evening in response to an arrest warrant accusing him of sexual assault of a child, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. He was released after posting $20,000 bail.
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Oregon law may protect Followers of Christ members
The painful and apparently preventable faith-healing death of a 16-year-old Oregon City boy this week brings the secretive Followers of Christ Church back under legal scrutiny, just four months after the boy's infant niece died in similar circumstances.
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The painful and apparently preventable faith-healing death of a 16-year-old Oregon City boy this week brings the secretive Followers of Christ Church back under legal scrutiny, just four months after the boy's infant niece died in similar circumstances.
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TARBORO NC – The 13-year-old boy who died while tied to a tree last week sustained multiple injuries while bound, according to arrest warrants released Monday.(Click here for more...)
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How does your god stack up? With so many gods on the table, how can you be sure you're worshiping the very best god?
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Steve Kreuscher is no more.A Lake County judge granted permission to the Zion man Friday to officially change his name to "In God We Trust." That's "In God" as a first name and "We Trust" as a last name.
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By John L Armstrong
Does the alleged fanaticism in the face of the alleged persecution of the alleged disciples and apostles prove the validity of Christian belief?
If so, does it also prove a variety of other cults and religions who's followers and leaders demonstrated the exact same fanaticism?
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Does the alleged fanaticism in the face of the alleged persecution of the alleged disciples and apostles prove the validity of Christian belief?
If so, does it also prove a variety of other cults and religions who's followers and leaders demonstrated the exact same fanaticism?
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Sent in by JSH
I used to attend church multiple times per week. I now no longer attend at all. My story:
I was raised Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (PCUSA). I went to a PCUSA church in Southeast Texas. I won't name the church; let's just say its name implies there weren't any other Presbyterian churches in the immediate area when it was founded.
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I used to attend church multiple times per week. I now no longer attend at all. My story:
I was raised Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (PCUSA). I went to a PCUSA church in Southeast Texas. I won't name the church; let's just say its name implies there weren't any other Presbyterian churches in the immediate area when it was founded.
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A question from William H
I have a question and I hope that someone can answer it for me. I have heard that the story of Jesus was basically stolen from earlier pagan religions and films such as The God Who Wasn't There and Zeitgeist have both made these claims.
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I have a question and I hope that someone can answer it for me. I have heard that the story of Jesus was basically stolen from earlier pagan religions and films such as The God Who Wasn't There and Zeitgeist have both made these claims.
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From www.TheBlackAtheist.com
Two of the most common arguments in favor of the existence of God—or against atheism— are: 1. God gives us morality, 2. without religion people would be immoral. These arguments, which are essentially one in the same, are illogical and ill-informed on several counts. Nonetheless, this type of thinking permeates so much of our culture. We can approach, and subsequently debunk, this argument somewhat scientifically:
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Two of the most common arguments in favor of the existence of God—or against atheism— are: 1. God gives us morality, 2. without religion people would be immoral. These arguments, which are essentially one in the same, are illogical and ill-informed on several counts. Nonetheless, this type of thinking permeates so much of our culture. We can approach, and subsequently debunk, this argument somewhat scientifically:
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Sam Harris speaking at the 2007 Aspen Ideas Conference.
Sam Harris is the author of two best-selling books, The End of Faith and Letter to a Christian Nation. He speaks regularly on television and radio about the danger he believes religion poses to modern societies. His essays have appeared in Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, The Times of London, The Boston Globe, and numerous other publications. A graduate in philosophy of Stanford University, for 20 years he has studied both Eastern and Western religious traditions, along with a variety of contemplative disciplines. He is also currently completing a doctorate in neuroscience.
This video is approximately 70 minutes in length.
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Sam Harris is the author of two best-selling books, The End of Faith and Letter to a Christian Nation. He speaks regularly on television and radio about the danger he believes religion poses to modern societies. His essays have appeared in Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, The Times of London, The Boston Globe, and numerous other publications. A graduate in philosophy of Stanford University, for 20 years he has studied both Eastern and Western religious traditions, along with a variety of contemplative disciplines. He is also currently completing a doctorate in neuroscience.
This video is approximately 70 minutes in length.
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By Brother Jeff
I find myself in agreement with Gandhi. Though I don’t believe that he was god, I have nothing in particular against Christ. I do, however, have something against Christians, and it is this -- I hate their willful ignorance and I hate their bigotry and intolerance. I am referring specifically to homosexuality.
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I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. -- Mohandas Gandhi
I find myself in agreement with Gandhi. Though I don’t believe that he was god, I have nothing in particular against Christ. I do, however, have something against Christians, and it is this -- I hate their willful ignorance and I hate their bigotry and intolerance. I am referring specifically to homosexuality.
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Cuando era Católica e iba a misa participaba de la “comunión” (la galleta redonda que el sacerdote te pone en la boca y que supuestamente es el cuerpo de Cristo). Cuando me convertí al cristianismo también participaba de la “santa cena” (un pedazo de pan y jugo de uva que representaban el cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo). Para mí ese era un momento muy solemne, e incluso creía que al comerme el cuerpo de Cristo y tomarme su sangre yo rejuvenecía y todas mis dolencias—si tenía alguna—y mis problemas desaparecían. Eso fue lo que me enseñaron desde pequeña y así lo creí hasta mi último día en el cristianismo. Obviamente, lo que estaba viviendo era una ilusión, pues ni rejuvenecía ni mis problemas se resolvían; pero yo continuaba creyendo que algo mágico tenía que ocurrir durante la comunión.
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An Eight-Step Guide to Bible Literalism through Christian Apologetics
Step One
Accept the divine, absolute, and literal truth of the Bible.
This is by far the most important step: If the Bible isn't the literal and absolute truth, we might as well just give up the whole game right now.
Step Two
Redefine "literal" when needed...
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Step One
Accept the divine, absolute, and literal truth of the Bible.
This is by far the most important step: If the Bible isn't the literal and absolute truth, we might as well just give up the whole game right now.
Step Two
Redefine "literal" when needed...
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What did God say after he created man?
"I can do better than this" and he made woman.
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"I can do better than this" and he made woman.
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A letter from Patsy
Over the past month, I have been e-conversing with Pastor Tim O’Brien who has some limited national recognition throughout the US. The conversation started because I was upset after seeing how the children were treated in Jesus Camp, and I expressed that to him. As a result, the conversation continued to grow.
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Over the past month, I have been e-conversing with Pastor Tim O’Brien who has some limited national recognition throughout the US. The conversation started because I was upset after seeing how the children were treated in Jesus Camp, and I expressed that to him. As a result, the conversation continued to grow.
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A former Regent University law school assistant dean has been indicted on 13 felony sexual assault charges involving two girls, according to court records.
The allegations against Stephen L. McPherson, 39, of Chesapeake include object sexual penetration, forcible sodomy, and taking indecent liberties with a child by a custodian.
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The allegations against Stephen L. McPherson, 39, of Chesapeake include object sexual penetration, forcible sodomy, and taking indecent liberties with a child by a custodian.
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Sent in by S.H.
It's hard to tell this story. The fact that one day my parents or church friends might come upon this testimonial and identify it as mine, despite the anonymity, scares me. But, as soon as I saw this site, I knew that I wanted to share.
I was "born Christian," meaning that both my parents were Christains and I was essentially raised in church. They were then, and still are, extremely active members of the Vineyard organization, a non-denominational national church group...
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It's hard to tell this story. The fact that one day my parents or church friends might come upon this testimonial and identify it as mine, despite the anonymity, scares me. But, as soon as I saw this site, I knew that I wanted to share.
I was "born Christian," meaning that both my parents were Christains and I was essentially raised in church. They were then, and still are, extremely active members of the Vineyard organization, a non-denominational national church group...
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By Tom C
I really love this website! - many thanks to everyone here for not suffering in silence and reminding me how un-alone I am as an ex-Xtian. Having eagerly digested lots of the juicy philosophical debate on exchristian.net, I feel compelled to contribute some thoughts that may be relevant for some to a couple of the more popular topics here on site...
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I really love this website! - many thanks to everyone here for not suffering in silence and reminding me how un-alone I am as an ex-Xtian. Having eagerly digested lots of the juicy philosophical debate on exchristian.net, I feel compelled to contribute some thoughts that may be relevant for some to a couple of the more popular topics here on site...
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by Lorena
Crecí en un hogar donde mi padre murió cuando yo tenía seis. Mi madre, una mujer neurótica y abusiva, pertenecía a la Iglesia de Dios del Séptimo Día. Una secta que prohibía mucho a las mujeres y poco a los hombres.
Las mujeres no podían usar sandalias, pantalones, vestidos arriba de la rodilla, ni maquillaje. Tampoco debían cortarse el pelo.
A los hombres se les prohibía lo obvio: fumar y beber. También era incorrecto usar jeans.
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Crecí en un hogar donde mi padre murió cuando yo tenía seis. Mi madre, una mujer neurótica y abusiva, pertenecía a la Iglesia de Dios del Séptimo Día. Una secta que prohibía mucho a las mujeres y poco a los hombres.
Las mujeres no podían usar sandalias, pantalones, vestidos arriba de la rodilla, ni maquillaje. Tampoco debían cortarse el pelo.
A los hombres se les prohibía lo obvio: fumar y beber. También era incorrecto usar jeans.
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In 2004, Robert Beckford hosted a documentary called Who Wrote the Bible? in the UK. Beckford begins this documentary with this question and pursues the assertion that the Bible's history involves multiple revisions, exclusion and political imperative.
The documentary is NOT meant to be inflammatory, but informative.
Length: approximately 100 minutes long.
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The documentary is NOT meant to be inflammatory, but informative.
Length: approximately 100 minutes long.
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By Brother Jeff of ChristianityIsBullshit.com
A survey that I took the other day has had me thinking about why I walked away from the Christian faith. I didn’t walk away because I rebelled against God or because I was angry with God or because I was treated badly or hurt in the church. In fact, my church life was very good. I had good friends. I had a good relationship with church leadership. I even frequently sang solos during church services and sang in the praise and worship choir. I had a great time in church and I still miss the sense of belonging and the sense of fellowship with other believers that I enjoyed during my Christian days...
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A survey that I took the other day has had me thinking about why I walked away from the Christian faith. I didn’t walk away because I rebelled against God or because I was angry with God or because I was treated badly or hurt in the church. In fact, my church life was very good. I had good friends. I had a good relationship with church leadership. I even frequently sang solos during church services and sang in the praise and worship choir. I had a great time in church and I still miss the sense of belonging and the sense of fellowship with other believers that I enjoyed during my Christian days...
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Por Maria R.
Translation into other languages available on the article page.
Es increíble la cantidad de personas que siguen alguna religión y nunca se han preguntado el origen de sus creencias o prácticas religiosas. Cuando estaba en el cristianismo, era muy rara la vez que cuestionara las creencias, costumbres o rituales que la iglesia enseñaba como mandato de su dios a los feligreses. Si en alguna clase bíblica alguien preguntaba por qué se creía en ciertos dogmas, la respuesta siempre era la misma, “Porque así lo dice la biblia”.
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Translation into other languages available on the article page.
Es increíble la cantidad de personas que siguen alguna religión y nunca se han preguntado el origen de sus creencias o prácticas religiosas. Cuando estaba en el cristianismo, era muy rara la vez que cuestionara las creencias, costumbres o rituales que la iglesia enseñaba como mandato de su dios a los feligreses. Si en alguna clase bíblica alguien preguntaba por qué se creía en ciertos dogmas, la respuesta siempre era la misma, “Porque así lo dice la biblia”.
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PLANO – A Prestonwood Baptist Church minister arrested on charges of soliciting a minor online resigned from the church.
Pastor Jack Graham told his congregation.
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Pastor Jack Graham told his congregation.
"We've taken a hit from the enemy this week, but we will rise above and respond to the challenge ... ," he said, as church members applauded. "We are confident and certain that in the days ahead that God is preparing us for something magnificent and wonderful in the ministry of this church. ...We want to put this in our rearview mirror."
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By David J.
I accepted Christ at the age of five and since that time I have taken my journey very seriously. I read the Bible and prayed regularly. I graduated from a Christian school, then a Christian university and also from a Bible School. An underlying theme for the last 30 years of my life since my conversion was the concept of hell. Most Christians read a verse or two of Romans, say a prayer, and never worry about it again. I would have done the same if we were talking about getting a prize at the end. As it was explained to me we were actually dealing with whether I would be tortured around the clock for millions of years...
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I accepted Christ at the age of five and since that time I have taken my journey very seriously. I read the Bible and prayed regularly. I graduated from a Christian school, then a Christian university and also from a Bible School. An underlying theme for the last 30 years of my life since my conversion was the concept of hell. Most Christians read a verse or two of Romans, say a prayer, and never worry about it again. I would have done the same if we were talking about getting a prize at the end. As it was explained to me we were actually dealing with whether I would be tortured around the clock for millions of years...
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Sent in by Jonathan S
It took me a long time to figure it out... but it finally happened. I’m 18, and I make absolutely no claim to being the most intelligent person alive, but I’m now an atheist. I refuse to say agnostic, as it is quite possible to be an agnostic theist as well.
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It took me a long time to figure it out... but it finally happened. I’m 18, and I make absolutely no claim to being the most intelligent person alive, but I’m now an atheist. I refuse to say agnostic, as it is quite possible to be an agnostic theist as well.
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Sent in by an Ian L
I really need some encouragement and feedback right now. I've recently become an agnostic, and, while I'm not afraid of what happens after death (if anything), I am afraid of how my wife and family will respond (I'm not brave enough yet to tell them of my change of heart and mind).
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I really need some encouragement and feedback right now. I've recently become an agnostic, and, while I'm not afraid of what happens after death (if anything), I am afraid of how my wife and family will respond (I'm not brave enough yet to tell them of my change of heart and mind).
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By Bob Patterson
While at our community of reason bible study (Sunday), I became aware that many ex-Christians, having become atheists, felt a loss in the process. Some even said they almost wanted to return to their previous beliefs for the comfort it provided. I thought this very interesting and different from my experience with religion.
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While at our community of reason bible study (Sunday), I became aware that many ex-Christians, having become atheists, felt a loss in the process. Some even said they almost wanted to return to their previous beliefs for the comfort it provided. I thought this very interesting and different from my experience with religion.
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Sent in by Michelle R
I was born and raised a Roman Catholic. My parents were pretty devout Catholics and I totally absorbed their faith. During my teen years, I was exposed to charismatic Catholics and burned all my evil rock music records and began listening to Christian rock. I also began realizing that I might be a lesbian and began praying daily that I stop having these evil thoughts and began hating myself that I could not control them.
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I was born and raised a Roman Catholic. My parents were pretty devout Catholics and I totally absorbed their faith. During my teen years, I was exposed to charismatic Catholics and burned all my evil rock music records and began listening to Christian rock. I also began realizing that I might be a lesbian and began praying daily that I stop having these evil thoughts and began hating myself that I could not control them.
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BERTHA, Minn. — Carol Race thinks it's important for her 13-year-old son to be in church on Sundays for Catholic Mass.
Leaders of the Church of St. Joseph once felt the same way, but not anymore. They say Race's autistic son Adam is disruptive and his erratic behavior threatens the safety of other parishioners.
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Leaders of the Church of St. Joseph once felt the same way, but not anymore. They say Race's autistic son Adam is disruptive and his erratic behavior threatens the safety of other parishioners.
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